Abu Dhabi’s Energy Strategy Unveiled to Global Leaders at Fourth Annual IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive energy strategy was
presented to an audience of global leaders with the participation of the Abu
Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) at the fourth annual International Energy
Agency (IEA) Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, which took place June
24-25, 2019, in Dublin, Ireland.
Representing DoE, the government entity mandated to
safeguard excellence and sustainability in the UAE capital’s energy sector, was
His Excellency Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, DoE Undersecretary, who presented
his department’s analysis and plans for the future of energy EXPO
2020 in Dubai
in Abu Dhabi before
world leaders and heads of the international energy sector.
Among those in the attendees were Leo Varadkar, Irish
Prime Minister; Dr Fatih Birol, IEA Executive Director; Mark Menezes,
Undersecretary of Energy, US Department of Energy; Zhang Yong, Vice-Chairman of
China’s National Development and Reform Commission and Hennadiy Zubko,
Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister and Minister for Regional Development,
Construction and Housing.
Taking part in a panel discussion titled ‘Global
Policy Insights,’ H.E. Al Falasi gave a presentation spotlighting Abu Dhabi’s
energy scene and future trends, and outlined DoE’s roadmap for the energy
sector. Among the key topics discussed was how DoE was established in March
2018 to be the key policy-maker and regulator of the Abu Dhabi energy sector
during a period of Jobs in Dubai paradigmatic shift away
from fossil fuels towards renewables, a move which aims to reduce emissions and
avoid runaway climate change.
The audience were introduced to Abu Dhabi’s role as a
leader in modernising energy systems since unbundling the sector in 1998, and
how over the past three decades the emirate has provided power and water to
approximately two thirds of the UAE, sustaining both itself and other large
parts of the Union. Additionally, the role of the UAE capital as a prime mover in
opening the power Jobs in UAE sector to private
sector investment, becoming the first entities in the region to initiate tariff
reforms for both power and water – a fundamental shift to promote responsible
use of natural resources and cost efficiency.
His Excellency Mohammed bin Jarsh Al Falasi, stated
after his presentation: “The fourth IEA Global Conference on Energy Efficiency
represented the perfect platform to show to the world’s most senior policy and
decision-makers exactly how Abu Dhabi is pioneering a new model for energy Dubai
Careers. It is doing this by
leading through innovation and by promoting a change in behaviour, notably by
encouraging consumers to minimise their energy consumption and reduce
emissions,”
“Abu Dhabi’s vision and leadership have laid out an
ambition to further boost its leading position in the energy landscape by
embracing technology to transition the energy sector towards a long-term
sustainable energy solution. All of this underpins the emirate’s wider economic
and social aspirations under Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.” His Excellency
added.
The event was the first international activity DoE had
undertaken with IEA since the two bodies signed a strategic partnership
agreement in May this year. Under the terms of the agreement, the entities will
enhance cooperation, promote training and capacity building, Find
a job in Dubai exchange knowledge and develop bilateral scientific,
technical, legislative, administrative, and commercial expertise in the energy
sector. The partnership will see DoE participate in the IEA’s programme of
expert workshops and meetings.
The IEA works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean
energy for its member countries, focusing on four main areas: energy security,
economic development, environmental awareness and worldwide engagement. Energy
efficiency is a key focus area for the IEA, with the Awards
in Dubai organisation conducting
a range of activities on energy efficiency, including in-depth analyses and
capacity building with policy makers in emerging economies. Its annual Global
Conference on Energy Efficiency draws a large international audience, bringing
together dignitaries and senior leaders to advance global progress on energy
efficiency.
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